Cut the Risk of Depression / Athletic Scholarship Tips / AI-Powered Bird Feeder

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These habits can cut the risk of depression in half, a new study finds. I do all of these seven things and I’ve never felt depressed. How about you? @AubreyNPR @NPR

Unleashing Your Athletic Potential: A Guide to Sports Scholarships and Grants. Although athletic scholarships are indeed hard to get, it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try. @smartstudynow

AI-powered bird feeder takes candid pics, identifies our feathered friends as they snack. An AI-powered bird feeder takes candid photos and identifies the species of each bird as it lands for a snack. @atstabile @nypost

Social Media/Artificial Intelligence

iPhone users say new iOS 17 drains battery — here’s what to do. I’m at 16.6.1 and I think I’ll stay there for now. @brookenkato @nypost

Learning

Map of How Early Humans Migrated Across the World – This should be part of any history curriculum. via Tepsters Tips @YouTube

Leadership/Parenting

Three ways superintendents can maximize resources this school year – Dr. Louis Algaze via @eschoolnews

Inspirational/Funny Tweets

@Gapingvoid

Humor, Music, Cool Stuff

These Jobs Will Get You More Matches On Dating Apps. But Should They? There are certain jobs date seekers see as more desirable, according to research. @monicatorrr @HuffpostLife

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Recent Book Summaries & My Podcasts

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini@RobertCialdini

Valedictorians at the Gate: Standing Out, Getting In, and Staying Sane While Applying to College by Becky Munsterer Sabky

Plays Well With Others: The Surprising Science Behind Why Everything You Know About Relationships Is (Mostly) Wrongby Eric Barker

How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting from Tots to Teens by Melinda Wenner Moyer

My Post-Pandemic Teaching and Learning Observations by Dr. Doug Green Times 10 Publications

The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward by Daniel Pink

Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead, and Live Without Barriers by Jo Boaler

The Future of Smart: How Our Education System Needs to Change to Help All Young People Thrive by Ulcca Joshi Hansen

Listen to Dr. Doug on the “Cup of Joe” podcast. I recorded it last week. On it, I talk about the many good things I have seen in schools doing hybrid teaching. @PodcastCupOfJoe @DrDougGreen @BrainAwakes